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Guest Ricky Mulvey talks about transitory inflation for the toy business, while Asit Sharma discusses the lasting popularity of Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Lego. Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener mailbag questions, including one about saving in a portfolio of only stocks for retirement.
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- Toy prices have decreased due to the triumph of mass manufacturing and disinflationary pressure, making popular brands more affordable.
- Farfetch's acquisition by Coupang highlights its failure to achieve profitability, emphasizing the challenges of high costs and the need for a strong distribution network in the luxury market.
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State of Toys: Toy prices fall, signaling deflation in the economy
Economists argue that toy price decreases are a result of disinflationary pressure and the triumph of mass manufacturing of plastic. The Barbie Dreamhouse, a popular dollhouse, is now available for a third of the price it was in 1986 adjusted for inflation.
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